Specialty Eateries Industry Profile

Companies in this industry operate limited service restaurants that serve specialty snack items or nonalcoholic beverages for consumption on or near the premises. Major companies include Einstein Bros Bagels, GoToFoods (owner of Auntie Anne's, Carvel, Cinnabon, and Jamba Juice), Inspire Brands, Krispy Kreme Inc., and Starbucks (all based in the US), along with Caffè Nero and Costa Coffee (both based in the UK), Duskin (Japan), and Tim Hortons (Canada).

Global food service market is forecast to reach about $5 trillion by 2030, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of about 10% over 2023-2030 forecast period, according to Fortune Business Insights. Asia Pacific and North America are currently leading the food service market. Europe is forecast to be the most important region for the market over the next few years.

The US specialty eatery industry includes about 65,000 establishments (single-location companies and branches of multi-location companies) with combined annual revenue of about $40 billion.

COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

Demand is driven by demographics, consumer tastes, and personal income. The profitability of individual companies depends on efficient operations and high volume sales. Large companies have advantages in purchasing, finance, and marketing. Small companies can compete effectively by offering high-quality menu items and providing superior customer service. The industry is fragmented: the top 50 companies account for about 40% of revenue.

Specialty eateries compete with establishments offering snacks and other food items such as grocery stores, convenience stores, ...